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AS MOONFLASH
B. F. MARCH 3, 2021
First Moonflash - As And Js, by Apollitical Jess

Qualifying Race: Won Retama Park Championship Challenge(G3)

2024 Record: (3) 3-0-0, $78,278
Lifetime Record: (9) 6-0-0, $131,699

Owner: Marisol Alvarado
Breeder: Leonardo Alcala (OK)
Trainer: Heber Deyta Melendez
Jockey: Juan Pulido

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HOOKED N GONE
B. G. JANUARY 9, 2020
PYC Paint Your Wagon - Pretty Girl Kate, by Pretty Boy Perry

Qualifying Race: Won Prairie Meadows Championship Challenge(G2)

2024 Record: (3) 2-1-0, $192,120
Lifetime Record: (28) 8-9-3, $762,443

Owner: Regina Laymon
Breeder: Regina Laymon (OK)
Trainer: Dean R. Frey
Jockey: Jesus Rios Ayala

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JS ON FIRE
B. C. APRIL 18, 2021
Hes Relentless - As And Js, by Apollitical Jess

Qualifying Race: Won Remington Park Championship Challenge(G2)

2024 Record: (3) 2-1-0, $86,372
Lifetime Record: (15) 6-1-1, $182,358

Owner: Joshua Owens
Breeder: Rancho El Cabresto Inc (OK)
Trainer: Michael W. Joiner
Jockey: Bryan Candanosa

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MYSTIC PAINT
BR. C. JANUARY 19, 2021
PYC Paint Your Wagon - Jess So Sixy, by Mr Jess Perry

Qualifying Race: 2nd Prairie Meadows Championship Challenge(G2)

2024 Record: (7) 1-3-0, $68,199
Lifetime Record: (23) 6-6-2, $337,538

Owner: Stone Chase Stables, LLC & Solo Select Horses, LLC
Breeder: Cavenaugh Quarter Horses LLC (OK)
Trainer: Jason L. Olmstead
Jockey: Ramiro Haro Garcia

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NOTHIN LIKE YOU
BR. G. MARCH 15, 2019
Favorite Cartel - Whos Kissin Carter, by Carters Cartel

Qualifying Race: Prairie Meadows Championship Challenge(G2)

2024 Record: (5) 0-0-1, $912,944
Lifetime Record: (31) 11-7-5, $530,083/p>

Owner: Bradbury Racing
Breeder: Thomas Bradbury/Lisa Beauprez (CO)
Trainer:John D. Hammes
Jockey: Miguel Josue Ramirez

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O SEEYALATER
BR. M. JANUARY 1, 2020
First Timber - Howdoyado, by Pappasito

Qualifying Race: Won Century Mile Championship Challenge

2024 Record: (4) 2-0-1, $33,699
Lifetime Record: (25) 7-3-5, $132,941

Owner: Jeffrey R. W. Rath
Breeder: Wesley T. Oulton (OK)
Trainer: Wesley Oulton
Jockey: Cody Rodger Smith

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ONE STOLIN EAGLE
B. G. MARCH 5, 2020
One Fabulous Eagle - Stolin Sign, by Stoli

Qualifying Race: 2nd Remington Park Championship Challenge(G2)

2024 Record: (5) 0-1-0, $26,548
Lifetime Record: (24) 4-5-3, $146,527

Owner: Francisco Lopez
Breeder: Darling Farms (OK)
Trainer: Jose Cruz Villafranco
Jockey: Mario Delgado

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RADAR
BR. G. MARCH 17, 2019
A Revenant - Snow In My Corona, by Snowbound

Qualifying Race: 2nd Emerald Downs Championship Challenge

2024 Record: (6) 0-1-1, $13,156
Lifetime Record: (22) 5-3-4, $56,163

Owner: Vincente Treyes
Breeder: Lee Rodgers or Raymond McGee (ID)
Trainer: Ramiro Fregoso
Jockey: Never T. Marin

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RELENTLESS EAGLE
B. G. FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Hes Relentless - Volcoms Delight, by Volcom

Qualifying Race: 2nd Retama Park Championship Challenge(G3)

2024 Record: (2) 0-1-0, $17,684
Lifetime Record: (13) 6-2-1, $329,580

Owner: Lance Bland
Breeder: George P. Mitchell II (OK)
Trainer: Marc E. Jungers
Jockey: Christian Ramos

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SCOOPS DYNASTY
BR. G. MARCH 19, 2019
FDD Dynasty - Bye Sweet Girl, by Dashin Bye

Qualifying Race: Won Turf Paradise Championship Challenge

2024 Record: (4) 2-0-0, $70,722
Lifetime Record: (29) 10-8-4, $675,261

Owner: Edward J. McNelis
Breeder: Edward J. and Von Zae McNelis (ID)
Trainer: Diego Cervantes
Jockey: Jacob Enriquez

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SHAUNDAS EAGLE
B. G. FEBRUARY 17, 2020
One Fabulous Eagle - First Prize Shaunda, by PYC Paint Your Wagon

Qualifying Race: Won Emerald Downs Championship Challenge

2024 Record: (6) 2-3-1, $45,834
Lifetime Record: (19) 4-5-4, $55,658

Owner: Kent H. Jones & Linda H. Jones
Breeder: Weetona Stanley (OK)
Trainer: Daren K. Jones
Jockey: Sergio G. Dominguez

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BOTTLE IT UP
S. G. FEBRUARY 7, 2022
(Tempting Dash - Poppin Bottles, by New Year's Day)

Qualifying Race: 3rd Will Rogers Downs Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Francisco Calderon
Trainer: Jed H. Vane
Owner: Brian Levings
Breeder: Brian Levings (Ok)

2024 Record: (4) 0-0-1, $6,011
Lifetime Record: (12) 2-3-3, $78,461

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FIRST FAMOUS PRIZE
SOR. F. MARCH 30, 2022
(One Famous Eagle - Fancy First Prize, by Desirio)

Qualifying Race: Won Century Mile Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: O. Amador Hernandez
Trainer: Buckey A. Stockwell
Owner: Commotion Creek Contracting and WT Ranches, Ltd.
Breeder: Weetona Stanley (TX)

2025 Record: (4) 3-1-0, $39,705
Lifetime Record: (11) 5-4-0, $100,486

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HAUGHTY VAQUERO
B. C. JANUARY 27, 2022
(Flying Cowboy 123 - Hot Lips Lupita, by Capo de Capi)

Qualifying Race: 6th Will Rogers Downs Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Trainer: Kenneth Durbin
Owner: Carrol A. Durbin
Breeder: Carrol A. Durbin (Ok)

2025 Record: (9) 1-2-0, $27,136
Lifetime Record: (13) 3-2-2, $72,116

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INVASIVE
B. G. JANUARY 9, 2022
(Favorite Cartel - Dont Pass Bar, by A Regal Choice)

Qualifying Race: 6th California Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Christian Ramos
Trainer: Marc E. Jungers
Owner: Tungsten Racing Partnership, Pavon Racing, LLC, Empire Racing and Howlet, Heysol
Breeder: Steve D. Burns DVM (Ca)

2025 Record: (6) 2-3-0, $124,320
Lifetime Record: (13) 3-4-2, $138,795

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KETZAL
B. G. APRIL 13, 2022
(PYC Paint Your Wagon - Miss Andalusia, by Apollitical Jess)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Will Rogers Downs Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Juan Pulido
Trainer: Heber Deyta-Melendez
Owner: Javier Rubio
Breeder: Nove Racing LLC (Tx)

2025 Record: (6) 1-3-0, $22,279
Lifetime Record: (12) 1-3-2, $26,327

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MYSTERIOUS CARTEL
SOR. C. APRIL 10, 2022
(Five Bar Cartel - Mysterious Night, by Valiant Hero)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Grants Pass Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Cesar T. Moreno
Trainer: Luis H. Gonzalez
Owner: Luis A. Gonzalez
Breeder: J/R Robicheaux/Spanish Moss QH (Tx)

2025 Record: (8) 3-4-1, $64,741
Lifetime Record: (16) 5-7-2, $112,376

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PARTY ON THE MOON
B. G. FEBRUARY 1, 2022
(First Moonflash - Volcom Flame, by Volcom)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Sam Houston Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Angel O. Ramirez
Trainer: Bradley C. Bolen
Owner: Debra M. Gotovac
Breeder: Mark & Fay Annett McCloy (Nm)

2025 Record: (8) 2-2-1, $56,144
Lifetime Record: (13) 2-3-2, $68,284

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ROCKIN THE TRAIN
BR. G. MARCH 5, 2022
(BP Wagon Train - Rock Solid Jet, by Rock Solid Jess)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Prairie Meadows Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Trainer: Bradley C. Bolen
Owner: Debra M. Gotovac
Breeder: Debra M. Gotovac (Tx)

2025 Record: (9) 3-1-0, $38,561
Lifetime Record: (16) 4-2-0, $82,868

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TWO TWO 22
B. G. FEBRUARY 2, 2022
(Flying Cowboy 123 - Dash And Sass, by Valiant Hero)

Qualifying Race: Won Will Rogers Downs Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Mario Delgado
Trainer: Michael W. Joiner
Owner: West Texas Racing Partners
Breeder: Bill T. Robbins (Ok)

2025 Record: (6) 2-1-1, $49,316
Lifetime Record: (12) 3-2-2, $74,764

WHATA LOTA BOY
BR. G. APRIL 10, 2022
(Lota PYC - Eurapolitical Girl, by Apollitical Jess)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Horseshoe Indianapolis Adequan Derby Challenge

Jockey: Martin Munoz
Trainer: Ricardo Martinez
Owner: Whiting Ranch
Breeder: Whiting Ranch (Tx)

2025 Record: (4) 1-2-1, $23,638
Lifetime Record: (7) 1-3-1, $32,686

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CAMILA GIRL
B. F. MARCH 9, 2023
(The Louisiana Cartel – Misterious Lady, by Mr Eye Opener)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Emerald Downs Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (7) 2-3-1, $26,405

Jockey: Manuel Garcia
Trainer: Jose A. Rosales Gomez
Owner: Arturo Fuentes-Lopez
Breeder: Arturo Fuentes Lopez (WA)

FLYIN SUMMER
B. F. MAY 4, 2023
(Eagles Fly Higher – Painted Summer, by Pyc Paint Your Wagon)

Qualifying Race: 4th Emerald Downs Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (6) 0-0-1, $4,522

Jockey: Sergio G. Dominguez
Trainer: Daren K. Jones
Owner: Larry Jones
Breeder: Darling Farms (LA)

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FULL MOON DESIRE
SOR. F. FEBRUARY 3, 2023
(Chilitos – Mystical Desire, by Desirio)

Qualifying Race: Won the Sam Houston Juvenile Challenge Stakes (G3)
2025 Record: (3) 2-0-0, $61,698

Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta Jr.
Trainer: Dimas Sanchez
Owner: Leviram Racing LLC
Breeder: Juan M. Jr and Jairo Lozano (TX)

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KOWBOY BOOGIE
BR. C. MARCH 20, 2023
(Flying Cowboy 123 – Hot Lips Lupita, by Capo de Capi)

Qualifying Race: Won the Will Rogers Downs Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (4) 2-0-1, $40,482

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Trainer: Kenneth Durbin
Owner: Kenneth Durbin
Breeder: Carrol A. Durbin (NM)

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MARGARETS COWBOY
SOR. G. FEBRUARY 24, 2023
(Flying Cowboy 123 – Now Margaret, by Pyc Paint Your Wagon)

Qualifying Race: Won the Prairie Meadows Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (7) 2-0-2, $58,243

Jockey: Miguel Josue Ramirez
Trainer: John D. Hammes
Owner: Bradbury Racing and John D. Hammes
Breeder: Bradbury Racing / John Hammes (OK)

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O SAWYER
BLK. G. APRIL 13, 2023
(First Timber – Lets Get Going, by Separatist)

Qualifying Race: Won the Century Mile Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (7) 1-3-0, $29,259

Jockey: Daniel Alejandro Garcia
Trainer: Wesley T. Oulton
Owner: Wesley T. Oulton
Breeder: Wesley T. or Susen A. Oulton (AB)

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RAIZEN KANE
SOR. G. JANUARY 20, 2023
(One Famous Eagle – Cartel Regards, by Corona Cartel)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Will Rogers Downs Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (4) 1-1-1, $21,948

Jockey: Ramiro Haro Garcia
Trainer: Jason L. Olmstead
Owner: Bobby D. Cox
Breeder: Bobby D. Cox (TX)

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RUN DONT WALK
SOR. G. JANUARY 28, 2023
(Apollitical Blood – Walk Or Runaway, by Walk Thru Fire)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Los Alamitos Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (7) 0-3-2, $30,878

Jockey: Jose M. Nicasio
Trainer: Ramiro Castillo
Owner: Spencer Tunnell
Breeder: Jose M. Mendoza (OK)

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SEND MAGIC MIKE
BLK. G. FEBRUARY 28, 2023
(Jess Send Cupid – Okey Needs Magic, by Okey Dokey Dale)

Qualifying Race: 7th Will Rogers Downs Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (6) 1-3-1, $16,001

Jockey: Cody Rodger Smith
Trainer: Tammy Kay Johnson
Owner: Melissa Slayton
Breeder: Melissa L. Slayton (TX)

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TRIDENT IOT
B. G. FEBRUARY 13, 2023
(Kvn Corona – My Famous Lady, by One Famous Eagle)

Qualifying Race: Won the Los Alamitos Juvenile Challenge Stakes
2025 Record: (6) 2-3-0, $46,431

Jockey: Rodrigo Sigala Vallejo
Trainer: Kristen Watanabe
Owner: Keith W. Nellesen
Breeder: McColee Land & Livestock LLC (UT)

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ALLIEKAT DYNASTY
SOR, F, foaled April 15, 2021
(Fdd Dynasty - Pollitical Scorpion, by Apollitical Jess)

Qualifying Race: Won the Will Rogers Downs Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (4) 2-2-0, $94,033
Lifetime Record: (17) 10-2-2, $337,460

Jockey: Roman Cruz
Trainer: Jesus Ruben Ruiz
Owner: Arrowhead Racing (Anita Ruiz)
Breeder: Jahree Standridge (OK)

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AMBER ALERRT
SOR, F, foaled March 14, 2022
(Walk Thru Fire - Shez Jess Toxic, by Take Off Jess)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Ruidoso Downs Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (7) 3-2-0, $48,065
Lifetime Record: (12) 3-3-3, $55,811

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Trainer: Dean R. Frey
Owner: Dean R. Frey & Harvey Case
Breeder: Dean R. Frey (OK)

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COWGURL UP
SOR, F, foaled January 27, 2021
(Flying Cowboy 123 - Passem Up Perry, by Mr Jess Perry)

Qualifying Race: Won the Lone Star Distaff Challenge Stakes

2025 Record: (3) 2-0-1, $54,631
Lifetime Record: (10) 5-0-2, $92,840

Jockey: Raul Padilla Hernandez Jr.
Trainer: Carlos Cruz Lopez
Owner: P and J Racing Ltd.
Breeder: P and J Racing Ltd. (TX)

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FLYING SOPHIA
SOR, F, foaled February 18, 2021
(Flying Cowboy 123 - Sister Sophia, by Big Daddy Cartel)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Lone Star Distaff Challenge Stakes

2025 Record: (4) 0-1-0, $10,191
Lifetime Record: (17) 6-3-2, $329,626

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Trainer: Michael W. Joiner
Owner: Calder Ezzell & Candy Ezzell
Breeder: Calder & Candy Ezzell (NM)

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FOXY COWGIRL
SOR, F, foaled February 23, 2021
(Flying Cowboy 123 - Foxy Millie, by Valiant Hero)

Qualifying Race: Won the Prairie Meadows Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3) and Canterbury Park Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (5) 2-0-1, $56,323
Lifetime Record: (14) 7-2-3, $204,176

Jockey: Angel O. Ramirez
Trainer: Edward Ross Hardy
Owner: CLC Partners
Breeder: Christine A. Hovey (IA)

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JR SAKES ALIVE
SOR, F, foaled January 31, 2021
(Pappasito - Jr Mahalia, by One Famous Eagle)

Qualifying Race: Won the Energy Downs 307 Racing Distaff Challenge Stakes

2025 Record: (5) 1-2-0, $23,214
Lifetime Record: (20) 7-5-3, $135,354

Jockey: Jesus Valenzuela
Trainer: Kylie Valenzuela
Owner: CG Racing LLC
Breeder: J R Stables (NV)

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KELLI GIRL
B, F, foaled January 28, 2022
(Tempting Dash - Jess a Classy Lassy, by Mr Jess Perry)

Qualifying Race: Won the Horseshoe Indianapolis Distaff Challenge Stakes

2025 Record: (5) 2-2-0, $30,039
Lifetime Record: (6) 2-2-0, $30,039

Jockey: Edgar Diaz
Trainer: Claudio Barraza
Owner: Claudio Barraza
Breeder: Ted G. Abrams (TX)

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PAIGE
SOR, M, foaled February 6, 2020
(Tempting Dash - Transaxle, by Mr Jess Perry)

Qualifying Race: Won the Ruidoso Downs Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (6) 2-0-1, $64,321
Lifetime Record: (27) 6-4-2, $254,892

Jockey: Jacob Enriquez
Trainer: Clinton Crawford
Owner: CNN Breeding
Breeder: Carol S. Smith (OK)

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SENDMECANDYANDAROSE
BR, F, foaled March 14, 2021
(Kvn Corona - Send Me This Wagon, by Pyc Paint Your Wagon)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Prairie Meadows Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3), Canterbury Park Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (5) 1-3-0, $33,630
Lifetime Record: (13) 3-4-0, $71,489

Jockey: Jorge Torres
Trainer: Stacy Charette-Hill
Owner: Buckway Ranch LLC & Tebow Racing
Breeder: Stacy Hill & Vicki Tebow (OK)

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SUNDAY SYLENCE
BR, M, foaled April 12, 2020
(Ivory James - Featuring Jessie, by Feature Mr Jess)

Qualifying Race: Will Rogers Downs Distaff Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (6) 2-2-1, $59,750
Lifetime Record: (18) 5-5-3, $205,524

Jockey: Juan Pulido
Trainer: Heber Deyta-Melendez
Owner: Marisol Alvarado
Breeder: Bobby D. Cox (LA)

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9th Fastest Time: :20.173
Morning Line: 20/1
Lifetime Record: (9) 0-3-4, $15,115

Owner: Dania Castellanos
Breeder: Luis Armando Castellanos (LA)
Trainer: Ray Mayo
Jockey: Arnulfo Gutierrez

Notes:
Blood Aztec is a half-brother to rising star Konnan Cartel. Dania and Luis Castellanos retained retired jockey Ray Mayo to break the gelding. Impressed with his second place finish in his Mardi Gras Futurity trial, Mayo felt the gelding had potential, but needed to overcome his overexcitement.

"I took the blinkers off in his trial for the Million," said Mayo. "It made a difference as he ran a big race. He’s still a maiden, but he’s doing really well."

This marks the first time Mayo will train a horse for the seven-figure futurity. In his riding career, he had mounts in the Lee Berwick Futurity, but had never ridden in a previous edition of the LQHBA Louisiana Million.

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3rd Fastest Time: :20.070
Morning Line: 3/1
Lifetime Record: (7) 4-2-0, $297,794

Owner: Party Tyme Racing
Breeder: Jumonville Farms/ Burnett Ranch(LA)
Trainer: Jose R. Espinosa
Jockey: Sabino Reyes

Notes:
This colt, who runs for the partnership of Jerry Deville and Jose R. Espinosa,
has done little wrong in his 2-year-old campaign. Winner of this first three
consecutive races at Delta Downs, Eyesa Freighttrain B ran second, by a nose, to One Sweet Sugar in the $624,982 Lee Berwick Futurity(RG1) and ran fourth in the Dash For Cash (G2) Futurity at Lone Star Park.

"He has been a dream horse for us," stated Espinosa. "To have such a sound horse, who has earned close to $300,000 already this year is a blessing." Espinosa is also the trainer of B Second Cowboy, who has been installed as the favorite in the $237,940 Evangeline Down Futurity(G3) on Friday, December 15. Sabino Reyes has worked for Espinosa for ten years, breaking the majority of the babies.

"He’s recently licensed, but we are happy to give him the mounts in both finals," added Espinosa. "He knows these horses well."

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8th Fastest Time: :20.169
Morning Line: 15/1
Lifetime Record: (5) 2-1-0, $18,488

Owner: Kirt Blaine Chaisson and C 3 Development
Breeder: Kirt B. Chaisson(LA)
Trainer: Phillip Calais, Jr.
Jockey: Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr.

Notes:
Freightless is a full sister to No Freight, who ran second in the 2019
LQHBA Louisiana Million. She runs in partnership for breeder Chaisson, his
two brothers and his middle son.

"We are so proud of this filly and the hard work of our trainer Phillip Calais, Jr.," he said. "She was the 11th fastest qualifier in the Lassie and didn't break in the LQHBA Sale Futurity (finishing 10th). Finally, she ran her race in the Million trial."

Chaisson is a small breeder and has devoted many hours to Louisiana Quarter Horse racing as the president of the LQHBA.

"We have come a long way and I will be one of many Louisiana owners and breeders celebrating our big race with family and friends," added Chaisson.

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5th fastest Qualifier: :20.097
Morning Line: 20/1
Lifetime Record: (9) 1-5-1, $26,980

Owner: Blackmon Quarter Horses LLC
Breeder: Grant Farms, LLC (LA)
Trainer: Janessa Lee Muniz
Jockey: Edgar U. Mata

Notes:
The filly bred by LQHBA champion breeder Grand Farms LLC, has not missed a check in nine starts this year, beginning with a second-place finish in her trial for the Mardi Gras Futurity at Louisiana Downs in March. She broke her maiden at Evangeline Downs on November 2, and ran second to fastest qualifier Hoztile Takeover in her LQHBA Million trial.

Conditioner Janessa Muniz has won 29 races to date; her best year since she began training in 2017. She also trains Eyesa Just Pretty for Blackmon Quarter Horses LLC, who ran second in both the Mardi Gras and Lassie Futurities this year. Muniz will saddle fastest qualifier Rgs Gold Wagon in the 2023 EVD Derby on Friday, December 15. The son of Prized Wagon won last year’s EVD Futurity(G2).

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6th Fastest Time: :20.091
Morning Line: 12/1
Lifetime Record: (8) 2-2-1, $37,400

Owner: Jose Guzman
Breeder: Thomas Glenn Fontenot (LA)
Trainer: Brenda Foster
Jockey: Rene Hernandez

Notes:
The grey gelding has won two of his eight starts this year, finishing second in his LQHBA Million trial by a head to Eyesa Freighttrain B.

Trainer Brenda Foster won the $1,000,000 LQHBA Breeders Futurity(RG1) in 2014 with Jls Dashn N Zoomn, who is retired and enjoying retirement on her farm. He was owned by Jose Guzman, who purchased Heza Rip for $18,000 at the 2022 LQHBA Yearling Sale. Foster reflected on the victory by Jls Dashn N Zoomn and stated that Heza Rip has a similar "calm and easy going temperament" and came out of his trial with no issues.

"Jls is the king and has given us so much," she said. "I am 73 and it would be wonderful for "Rip" to give us our second million dollar futurity win!"

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Fastest Qualifier: 20.045
Morning Line: 5/2
Lifetime Record: 9 3-2-1, $110,969

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Trainer: Guillermo Martinez
Owner: Kretschmer, Mackenzie and Castellanos, Luis Armando
Breeder: Roland Frederick/Triple Lynn Farms

Notable: 
It’s been quite a year for Hoztile Takeover who posted the fastest
qualifying time for the LQHBA Louisiana Million in trials run on November 24.
The gelding by One Sweet Jess ran sixth in the Mardi Gras Futurity (G2); sixth in the Lee Berwick(RG1) and was the runner-up in the LQHBA Sale Futurity(RG1) prior to shipping to Evangeline Downs.

"We are very excited," said assistant trainer Luis Martinez. "He is a healthy horse and other than his tendency to get in, he always runs his race. "He qualified for three futurities already this year and we were confident that he was ready. To set the fastest time was really great!"

A victory in the final would be a first for the connections. Jockey Ubaldo Luna won the 2023 leading rider title at Louisiana Downs as well as Delta Downs (in a tie with Guadalupe Lucio, Jr.). Luna also captured his first Grade 2 stakes with Jess Flying Cowgirl in the 2023 Sam Houston Futurity (G2).

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7th Fastest Time: :20.164
Morning Line: 4/1
Lifetime Record: (7) 4-2-0, $516,788

Owner: Rogelio Marquez, Jr.
Breeder: Rogelio Marquez, Jr. (LA)
Trainer: Jesus M. Marquez
Jockey: Jasiel Aquino

Notes:
The high earner in the field is bred and owned by Rogelio Marquez, Jr. She won the Lassie and Lee Berwick Futurities at Delta Downs, but was not paid into the LQHBA Sale Futurity.

"We were aiming to get one more race in her before the LQHBA Louisiana Million trials," explained Marquez. "There was a stakes for fillies at Lone Star Park that did not go, so she had quite a bit of time off."

Despite the layoff, her time of :20.164 seconds secured her spot in the final and if she prevails on Saturday, she will become the third winner for the family, joining San Lorenzo in 2020 and San Lorenzo Jet, who won last year's edition in a dead heat with Tha Duke.

"We have been blessed to run in this final," he added. "In 2021 San Lorenzeaux ran second to Blood Money. One Sweet Sugar would be our first homebred, which would mean a great deal!"

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10th Fastest Time: : 20.164
Morning Line: 5/1
Lifetime Record: (9) 1-5-0, $26,400

Owner: Bryan Candanosa
Breeder: Robicheaux Ranch / Triple M Ranch (LA)
Trainer: Hector J. Sanchez
Jockey: Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr.

Notes:
This filly by leading sire Heza Fast Dash sold at the LQHBA Yearling Sale for $105,000 and made her debut for trainer Hector Sanchez in a Lassie Futurity trial at Delta Downs. She broke her maiden in an allowance on May 26 and then won her trial to the Lee Berwick Futurity(RG1), finishing fourth in the final.

"Our goal from the beginning was to get her ready for Delta," said Sanchez. "In each start, she showed promise and continues to be a really consistent filly."

This will be the first LQHBA Louisiana Million starter for Sanchez, who is pleased that she will break from the far outside post. He has tabbed jockey Bryan Candanosa to ride.

"Her trial for the Million was one of her best races," added Sanchez. "We are grateful to get in and believe that if she breaks well, it will be tough to catch her."

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6th Fastest Time: :20.149
Morning Line: 15/1
Lifetime Record: (8) 2-1-1, $35,520

Owner: Rodney J. Verret
Breeder: Riley Blanchet (LA)
Trainer: Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr.
Jockey: Arnulfo Gutierrez

Notes:
Owner Rodney J. Verret signed a $20,000 ticket for the filly at the 2022 LQHBA Yearling Sale. She made her first start in trials for the Lassie Futurity followed by a second-place finish in the Louisiana Juvenile Stakes at Delta Downs. Progressing nicely, she comes into the final off back-to-back wins at Evangeline Downs, including a victory in her LQHBA Million trial.

"We took our time with her as she was slow developer," explained Roberts. "Rodney is always patient as an owner; she’s coming around now."

LQHBA champion trainer Roberts has won two previous editions of the LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity with Ol Time Preacher Man (2013) and You Drive I Fly (2017). He hopes to win the trophy once again, but feels each horse has a chance this year.

"There is very little separating the first to last qualifier," he said. "This one is wide open!"

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2nd Fastest Time: : 20.060
Morning Line: 8/1
Lifetime Record: (8) 2-0-1, 24,895

Owner: Douglas O. Traylor
Breeder: Ken O'Brien(LA)
Trainer: Victor Oviedo
Qualifying Jockey: Jasiel Aquino

Notes:
Owner Doug Traylor, of Katy, Texas, had his eye on several babies at the
2022 LQHBA Yearling Sale, but had no qualms about signing a $40,000 ticket
for The Knockout Power.

"He was my favorite Power Jam and checked all the boxes," admitted Traylor. "In his first few races, he had some bad luck and did not leave the gate well. But in his trial for the Million, he got a clean break and showed his huge closing kick!"

Traylor has known conditioner Victor Ovideo for many years and understood jockey Jasiel Aquino opting for two-time futurity winner One Sweet Sugar. He has retained the riding services of the top Quarter Horse jockey in the nation, Francisco Calderon, who has already surpassed $7.1 million in earnings this year!

"I called Francisco, who won one of the first stakes of his career for me on Bubba Carver," explained Traylor. "He said yes, so we are all very excited about the final."

Louisiana Million notes by Martha Claussen

Martha Claussen has been involved in the racing industry since 1997. She continues to be active in writing, fan education and Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing publicity in Texas, Louisiana, Indiana and other regions in North America.

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GJR ROOSTER

G. MARCH 2, 2021
(This Is An Eagle - Granny Grump, by A Little Illegal)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Q Racing Sam Houston Distance Challenge

2025 Record: (4) 2-1-1, $57,381
Lifetime Record: (17) 3-6-3, $98,294

Jockey: Ali Rivera
Trainer: Zackary Stinebaugh
Owner: Richard Young, Joe David Yates, and Zack Stinebaugh
Breeder: Gerald Rich (TX)

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HANDIN OUT CANDY

SOR. G. MARCH 22, 2019
(Jess Good Candy - Ole Auntie Em, by Dash Ta Fame)

Qualifying Race: Won Q Racing Video Downs at Albuquerque Distance Challenge Stakes

2025 Record: (5) 4-0-0, $65,115
Lifetime Record: (34) 7-9-3, $181,883

Jockey: Omar Iturralde
Trainer: Paul Sedillo
Owner: Emilio Perez
Breeder: Paris Wixon (AL)

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O DONOVAN ROSSA

G. JANUARY 29, 2018
(Apolitical Jess - Shanachee, by Country Chicks Man)

Qualifying Race: Q-Racing Video Remington Park Distance Challenge Stakes (G2)

2025 Record: (4) 1-3-0, $47,641
Lifetime Record: (45) 13-10-6, $396,324

Jockey: Noe Garcia, Jr.
Trainer: Dee Keener
Owner: Kelly Yother Equine, LLC
Breeder: J. Garvan Kelly (OK)

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SASSQUACH

SOR. G. FEBRUARY 26, 2021
(Jess Good Candy - Quartertimereaction, by Apollo)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Q-Racing Video Wyoming Downs Distance Challenge

2025 Record: (7) 3-2-1, $20,386
Lifetime Record: (12) 3-3-1, $29,176

Jockey: Eric Ayala
Trainer: Jarrett Mills
Owner: Eric Blackner and CG Racing LLC
Breeder: Eric Blackner & CG Racing LLC (ID)

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THE DREAM

BLK. G. MARCH 8, 2019
(FDD Dynasty - Eyesa Precious, by Eyesa Special)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Q-Racing Video Will Rogers Downs Distance Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (5) 0-1-1, $10,856
Lifetime Record: (28) 3-2-5, $58,336

Jockey: Agustin Silva
Trainer: Bradley C. Bolen
Owner: Debra M. Gotovac
Breeder: Debra M. Gotovac (TX)

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VOLCOMS FAVORITE

G. MARCH 12, 2019
(Jess Good Candy - Volcoms Delight, by Volcom)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Q-Racing Video The Downs at Albuquerque Distance Challenge Stakes (G2)

2025 Record: (2) 0-0-1, $7,460
Lifetime Record: (25) 6-4-8, $215,193

Jockey: Christian Ramos
Trainer: James J. Gonzales III
Owner: Nove Racing LLC
Breeder: George P. Mitchell II (OK)

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WEST TX RAIN

G. MAY 3, 2021
(Stellar Rain - Cartier N Capris, by Attila’s Storm)

Qualifying Race: 2nd Q-Racing Video The Downs at Albuquerque Distance Challenge Stakes (G2)

2025 Record: (7) 1-3-1, $38,390
Lifetime Record: (13) 1-3-2, $46,073

Jockey: Christian Cardenas
Trainer: Gene C. Garcia
Owner: Kathy L. Grine and Gene C. Garcia
Breeder: Gene C. Garcia (NM)

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WYNNCHESTER

G. JANUARY 24, 2021
(Favorite Cartel - Nellie Delaney, by FDD Dynasty)

Qualifying Race: Won Q-Racing Video Will Rogers Downs Distance Challenge Stakes (G3)

2025 Record: (4) 1-0-2, $28,985
Lifetime Record: (15) 3-1-4, $54,280

Jockey: Mario Delgado
Trainer: Michael W. Joiner
Owner: Lucky Ladies
Breeder: Bobby D. Cox (TX)

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QH, B, C, FOALED FEBRUARY 4, 2021
FREIGHTTRAIN B - EYEJESSLOVELOUISIANA, BY MR JESS PERRY

Odds: 5-1
2023 Record:  3-3-0-0  $152,156
Seventh Fastest Qualifier:17.752

Notable: The undefeated colt races in partnership for Jose R. Espinosa and Jerry Deville and would
be the first Lee Berwick Futurity champion for both horsemen. "Each year, I train 20-25 babies and felt Eyese Freighttrain B was my best 2-year-old," said Espinosa. "He is very sound and has shown tremendous intelligence in each of his races. There are some nice fillies in the final; our colt may be the heartbreaker."

Multiple-graded stakes winning ride Everardo Rodriguez won the 2021 Lee Berwick Futurity with Blood Money.
 

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B, F, FOALED JANUARY 17, 2021
CARTERS CARTEL - EYE CRAFT-TB, BY SONGANDAPRAYER TB

2023 Record:  5-2-3-0  $129,301
Tenth Fastest Qualifier:17.857

Odds: 8-1
Jockey: Sabino Reyes
Trainer: Janessa Lee Muniz
Owner: Blackmon Quarter Horses LLC
Breeder: J Adcock/Montgomery Equine

Notable:  Qualified and ran second in both the Mardi Gras and Lassie Futurity. This will be the first time trainer Janessa Muniz and jockey Sabino Reyes (cousin of her regular rider Eric Reyes)  have a finalist in the Lee Berwick Futurity. 

"She has been professional ever since we arrived at Louisiana Downs in January," said Muniz. "After she qualified for the Mardi Gras Futurity, we knew she was something special. We were biting our nails in the Lee Berwick trials as she ran early and we had to wait till the end to see if her time held up. Drawing the far outside post is new for us; she has always drawn closer to the rail. But she has handled everything well so far!"

Reporting by Martha Claussen

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QH, SOR, G, FOALED JANUARY 11, 2021
ONE SWEET JESS - MS PILOT ID, BY IDENTITY THEFT 

Odds: 12-1
2023 Record: 4-2-0-0  $27,854
Seventh Fastest Qualifier:17.785

Jockey: Ubaldo Luna
Trainer: Guillermo Martinez
Owner: Kretschmer, Mackenzie and Castellanos, Luis Armando
Breeder: Roland Frederick/Triple Lynn Farms

Notable: Hoztile Takeover qualified for the Mardi Gras Futurity (G2), running sixth.  Former jockey Ray Mayo broke the gelding, who had some gate issues at Louisiana Downs, but has matured since arriving at Delta Downs for trainer Guillermo Martinez.

"He's grown up and is much better in the gates," said Luna.  "What I like is the way he runs in company; he loves the pressure and digs in when he sees a horse running next to him."

Jockey Ubaldo Luna won the 2023 leading rider title at Louisiana Downs and captured his first grade 2 stakes with Jess Flying Cowgirl in the 2023 Sam Houston Futurity (G2).
 

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B, F, FOALED JANUARY 16, 2021
FREIGHTTRAIN B - MAMMA JAMMA JAMMA, BY APOLLITICAL JESS

Odds: 20-1
2023 Record:  4-2-0-0  $27,854
Eighth Fastest Qualifier:17.785

Odds: 20-1
Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr.
Trainer: Joel Huitron
Owner: Fausto G. Mendoza
Breeder: Wiggins Acres Llc

Notable:  Trainer Joel Huitron ran fourth in the 2020 Lee Berwick Futurity with Shortstop Express.  

"Jess Train B is a fast filly and has always left the gate well. She was barely beaten in both trials and has matured nicely. We have her paid into the LQHBA Sale Futurity and LQHBA Louisiana Million."

Jockey Victor Urieta, Jr. has won two editions of the Sam Houston Futurity and won his second Firecracker Futurity last weekend at Delta Downs with Motion of Grace.
 

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QH, SOR, F, FOALED FEBRUARY 8, 2021
MR PILOTO - ADORED BIGTIME, BY BIGTIME FAVORITE

Odds: 8-1
2023 Record:  5-1-2-2-0  $47,900
Third Fastest Qualifier:17.542

Notable: "I am happy with her progress," said trainer Gilberto Gonzalez. "She was a very high strung
filly in the beginning of  the year. We worked with her and she has calmed down. Running second to (fastest qualifier) Lorenzo Blood proved that she is a nice filly. She might have been ignored before, but they are talking about her now."

Ali Rivera defended his leading rider title at Sam Houston Race Park. This will be his second mount in the Lee Berwick Futurity; last year he finished fourth aboard Tf One Sweet Wokatee.
 

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QH, SOR, G, FOALED JANUARY 7, 2021
MR PILOTO - JESS A SPECIAL STAR, BY FEATURE MR JESS

Odds: 20-1
2023 Record:  2-0-1-0  $2,000
Ninth  Fastest Qualifier:17.849

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Trainer: Paul Leal
Owner: BM AQ Racing LLC
Breeder: Grant Farms LLC

Notable: This is the first year that Paul Leal has gone out on his own as a trainer after serving as an assistant to John Buchanan and Trey Wood.  "After his schooling race at Retama Park, we felt he needed more time," said Leal. "He was paid into the Laddie Futurity, but we held off. He ran a little green in his debut but improved in his trial for the Lee Berwick. He's a good gate horse and Leonardo (younger brother to Everardo Rodriguez) is a talented rider."
 

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SOR, F, FOALED FEBRUARY 19, 2021
ONE SWEET JESS - SUGARSHAKER B, BY HEZA FAST DASH 

Odds: 4-1
2023 Record:  5-3-1-0  $202,392
Fastest Qualifier:17.524

Jockey: Jasiel Aquino
Trainer: Jesus M. Marquez
Owner: Rogelio Marquez, Jr.
Breeder: Rogelio Marquez Jr

Notable:  The Lassie Futurity winner is bred and owned by Rogelio Marquez, Jr., who is having a banner year in the Quarter Horse industry. The resident of Rosenberg, TX is the 2023 leading Quarter Horse
owner in the nation with 20 wins and earnings of $1.1 million. This will be the third time that owner Rogelio Marquez. Jr. has two entrants in the Lee Berwick final. He won the Lee Berwick for the first time in
2017 with Dashnunder Afullmoon; 2020 with San Lorenzo and last year with San Lorenzo Jet.

"Louisiana racing has been good for us," said the owner and breeder. "We look forward to running both fillies in the Lee Berwick and they are both paid into the (LQHBA Louisiana) Million. We are proud to have won  each of the Louisiana Futurities once and a few multiple times."
 

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QH, SOR, F, FOALED JANUARY 7, 2021
HEZA FAST DASH - MISS JESS ROGUE, BY MR JESS PERRY

Odds: 12-1
2023 Record:  3-2-0-0  $23,900
Fourth  Fastest Qualifier:17.718

Jockey: Juan Francisco Garcia, Jr.
Trainer: Hector J. Sanchez
Owner: Archie T. McKinnon
Breeder: Robicheaux Ranch/Triple M

Notable: Sold at the LQHBA Yearling Sale for $105,000, the connections were not in a hurry to run her early this year. Jockey Francisco Garcia, Jr. spoke of her temperament stating that she was a hot tempered filly and was fractious in the gate in her early races. "She has improved with experience and stood well in the gate in her Lee Berwick trial. Weather played a big role that night, but she brought her "A" game and we are hoping for a good start in the final."
 

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BR, F, FOALED JANUARY 25, 2021
APOLLITICAL BLOOD - MS VALIANT PERRY, BY VALIANT HERO

Odds: 9-5
2023 Record:  5-4-0-0  $202,795
Second Fastest Qualifier :17.541

Jockey: David A. Alvarez
Trainer: Jesus M. Marquez
Owner: Rogelio Marquez, Jr.
Breeder: Slash Z Quarter Horses

Notable: Her only loss this year was in the Lassie Futurity, when she stumbled, but regrouped and still ran fourth. She's a tiny filly, but tries hard. David gallops all of our horses, but has always liked San Lorenzo Blood," said trainer Jesus Marquez.

San Lorenzo Blood was a $70,000 LQHBA Yearling Sale purchase and rewarded her connections by winning the first official futurity of the year. This will be the third time that owner Rogelio Marquez. Jr. has two entrants in the Lee Berwick final. He won the Lee Berwick for the first time in 2017 with Dashnunder Afullmoon; 2020 with San Lorenzo and last year with San Lorenzo Jet.

David Alvarez has won the 2018 Lee Berwick with Eyesa Jess Jumpn and the 2020 on San Lorenzo and 2022 aboard San Lorenzo Jet.